NNPA NEWSWIRE — The September 18 state-by-state examination of the economic costs of gun violence, reveals numbers that the committee called "staggering." For instance, in 2017,...
For more than 25 years, Diane Shelton held steady government jobs with the state Assembly as a legislative consultant, capitol office director, legislative director and chief...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDERS — An apparel company is planning to invest $7.5 million in an expansion in western Tennessee that is expected to create more than 220...
Couplepreneurs, Reggie Borders and Nicole Felix have been members of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) for 11 months. Reggie, a Veteran who came...
It wasn’t until after the Civil War that Black soldiers could enlist in the U.S. Army as more than volunteers. These men enlisted for five years...
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Increased wages were strongest for the elite HBCUs: Hampton, Howard, Morehouse, Spelman and Xavier. But the effect persisted 10 years after graduation for...
Renowned Oakland artist James Gayles is being recognized by the Alameda County Arts Commission for his outstanding achievements and contributions that impact the arts community and...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Directed by Craig Brewer, Dolemite Is My Name shares some familiar beats with your typical film about the movie business, namely a persevering...
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — Hosted at Ashé’s Power House Theatre, 1731 Baronne Street, the free interactive workshop will teach attendees how to boost their search rankings...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "At each significant turning point in my life, when I was introduced to the world of progressive political activism, anti-racist prison abolition struggles,...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Diane Shelton was proud of her professional life. For more than 25 years, she held steady government jobs with the state Assembly as...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — For the first time in U.S. history, people of color — in particular women of color — are the majority of prime working-age hires....
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Trader Joe’s will start hiring for nearly 70 jobs at the chain’s new Hyde Park location with a 10-day hiring event through Wednesday,...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced L.A. Cyber Lab’s new Threat Intelligence Sharing Platform, as well as a free mobile app...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans, panelists included Rob Busby, Sr., the President and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers; Economist and...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A group of activists that was infiltrated by LAPD informants and undercover officers at its meetings in 2017 demanded answers today regarding...
ATLANTA VOICE — In the wake of the housing crash that shook the U.S. economy in the mid- to late 2000s, real estate investors had few borrowing...
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — Often it is preferable to keep rolling after work rather than go home and, even despite the best intentions to go out later,...
OAKLAND POST — Facing an angry standing-room only crowd of parents, students and teachers who booed their decision, the board voted 5-2 in favor of the “merger”...
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — County supervisors and local business leaders have announced the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative, which is aimed at encouraging companies to employ people who have...
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — With more than 10,000 people packing New Birth’s sanctuary, Grammy Award winning artist Kanye West hosted his recent ‘Sunday Service’ at the...
ATLANTA VOICE — The Alliance Theatre has named three Atlanta area middle schools it will partner with for the regional launch of the JumpStart Theatre program,...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Soul music legends Gladys Knight and Jeffrey Osborne thrilled a sold-out crowd during the Classic Concert at The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, Cannabis Control Section has approved 26 businesses as “Responsible Vendors” authorized to provide...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The U.S. political system has been partial to right-wing politicians and causes because of their use of money and organization for voter suppression, particularly...